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Godsson

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NC

Well my grandmother was diagnose with early stage alzherimers last year.
The two others knew this info 7 months before they let me know hmmm.....
I was informed the money in her will was to split between me her only grandson and her two kids.
One being my father who did not raise me. Grandmother has been my legal guardian
since 15 years old....I'm know early 30's and just waking up to what's going on over the last year.

When my grandmother feel ill my aunt came to me and told me my grandmother
would split her money 3 ways among the 3 of us. Even my grandmother had
voluntary told me this same information. And also told me about the property
that I live in that I would get this also. I do beleive this was STATED in her will at once
but fishy things have been going on.

1st and foremost my Aunt is now power of attorney over my grandmother
who still by the way has her wits in her still early stage diagnoses,secondly
my aunt has a drug habit.:( .....Now the word is according to my father who
I don't exactly trust by the way is that My Aunt will get the entire sum of money
in the event of my grandmother passing. And futhermore this house I was suppose
to inherit will have my aunts name on the deed all of a sudden with mine
she even almost proudly told this to me one day....I told grandmother
and she seemed confused and mad at this info this is her most prize
property value and historic house estimated $450,000....Auntie already
getting 3 properties willed to her btw...something smells fishy :confused:

The deal is both of them (dad and aunt) I beleive have been working together (no real proof.)
To get me off the will. Or to skew things in there selfish favor.
They both have seen the will and I have never seen it once they
both are in the 40's and 50 years old and are opportunist. I have been playing catch up to the slickness and
slimiest that I feel is occurring right now. I went to my grandmother
and she has her insticnts that my aunt is up to some funny business. Her laywer is sending
her a copy of the will, do to my ongoing inquisitiveness she called him today and he will send it out via mail.
She said after she reviewed it she would like me to carry her to her lawyer. And told me this
info was between her and I. Don't know how far this will go.

But what should be my next step after I review the document. My Grandmother keeps telling
me "the older the will is the better" I'm just hurt that things have gotten this way
but I'm ready to fight tooth and nail to NOT let my grandmother get taking advantage
of and have her original wishes carried out in the event of her passing.
Does my aunt have the power to change my grandmothers will like I suspect she did?
Should I approach my Aunt...who told me the money would go 3 ways?....I know she is on drugs
big time this concerns me......Any advice would be appreciated.
 
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BlondiePB

Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NC

Well my grandmother was diagnose with early stage alzherimers last year.
The two others knew this info 7 months before they let me know hmmm.....
I was informed the money in her will was to split between me her only grandson and her two kids.
One being my father who did not raise me. Grandmother has been my legal guardian
since 15 years old....I'm know early 30's and just waking up to what's going on over the last year.

When my grandmother feel ill my aunt came to me and told me my grandmother
would split her money 3 ways among the 3 of us. Even my grandmother had
voluntary told me this same information. And also told me about the property
that I live in that I would get this also. I do beleive this was STATED in her will at once
but fishy things have been going on.

1st and foremost my Aunt is now power of attorney over my grandmother
who still by the way has her wits in her still early stage diagnoses,secondly
my aunt has a drug habit.:( .....Now the word is according to my father who
I don't exactly trust by the way is that My Aunt will get the entire sum of money
in the event of my grandmother passing. And futhermore this house I was suppose
to inherit will have my aunts name on the deed all of a sudden with mine
she even almost proudly told this to me one day....I told grandmother
and she seemed confused and mad at this info this is her most prize
property value and historic house estimated $450,000....Auntie already
getting 3 properties willed to her btw...something smells fishy :confused:

The deal is both of them (dad and aunt) I beleive have been working together (no real proof.)
To get me off the will. Or to skew things in there selfish favor.
They both have seen the will and I have never seen it once they
both are in the 40's and 50 years old and are opportunist. I have been playing catch up to the slickness and
slimiest that I feel is occurring right now. I went to my grandmother
and she has her insticnts that my aunt is up to some funny business. Her laywer is sending
her a copy of the will, do to my ongoing inquisitiveness she called him today and he will send it out via mail.
She said after she reviewed it she would like me to carry her to her lawyer. And told me this
info was between her and I. Don't know how far this will go.

But what should be my next step after I review the document. My Grandmother keeps telling
me "the older the will is the better" I'm just hurt that things have gotten this way
but I'm ready to fight tooth and nail to NOT let my grandmother get taking advantage
of and have her original wishes carried out in the event of her passing.
Does my aunt have the power to change my grandmothers will like I suspect she did?
Should I approach my Aunt...who told me the money would go 3 ways?....I know she is on drugs
big time this concerns me......Any advice would be appreciated.
How did auntie obtain POA over granny?

How old is your father?
 

Godsson

Junior Member
How did auntie obtain POA over granny?

How old is your father?
That's a very good question, I have no clue being that I just found
out two weeks ago. I ask my grandmother blantly was my Aunt power
of Attorney over her? She said nothing at first than reluctanly said yes.
I than knew the answer and then directed my attention to my father later
that evening for a sit down. He is 59 years old has had health issues
and a bout with cancer. I felt it necessary to remind him what we both know
and thats my aunts drug abuse and what I feel is incompetence. I'm not really
trusting them right now and look forward to seeing the will as they both have seen
it and I feel may have manipulated it if that is possible?
 

BlondiePB

Senior Member
That's a very good question, I have no clue being that I just found
out two weeks ago. I ask my grandmother blantly was my Aunt power
of Attorney over her? She said nothing at first than reluctanly said yes.
I than knew the answer and then directed my attention to my father later
that evening for a sit down. He is 59 years old has had health issues
and a bout with cancer. I felt it necessary to remind him what we both know
and thats my aunts drug abuse and what I feel is incompetence. I'm not really
trusting them right now and look forward to seeing the will as they both have seen
it and I feel may have manipulated it if that is possible?
If granny does not remember signing a POA, she has a competency problem. POAs cannot change grantors' wills. Persons with competency problems cannot sign any estate papers, including a POA.

You can check courthouse records to see if there is a POA on file at the local courthouse in the county where granny resides. Keep in mind that POA documents do not have to be filed at a courthouse.

Until the testator has died, no one can force one to produce a will (except for extremely special circumstances). Speak with an attorney that specializes in Elder Affairs, especially elderabuse and guardianships.
 

Godsson

Junior Member
If granny does not remember signing a POA, she has a competency problem. POAs cannot change grantors' wills. Persons with competency problems cannot sign any estate papers, including a POA.

You can check courthouse records to see if there is a POA on file at the local courthouse in the county where granny resides. Keep in mind that POA documents do not have to be filed at a courthouse.

Until the testator has died, no one can force one to produce a will (except for extremely special circumstances). Speak with an attorney that specializes in Elder Affairs, especially elderabuse and guardianships.
Thanks you for your insight much appreciated. I will look into the areas you
suggested. Thank you very much!
 

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